The reviews are in...tubing mascara does the trick!

I am a girl who is always searching for the perfect mascara. I have been blessed with long, dark, slightly curled lashes, so I really don't have the kind of complaints that some of you might have, but...I also have very oily skin, so mascara tends to smudge on me all the time! I hate ending up with rings under my eyes within a few hours of applying. I usually don't even apply mascara on my lower lashes because it smudges so quickly. Here are some of the mascaras I have tried lately.... (keep in mind that I don't use waterproof, but all of these are available in that type of formula)

1. Clinique High Impact Mascara.
clinique.com $14.00

This is a great everyday mascara, because it gives you volume, but not that super exaggerated look. It's also great for sensitive eyes (like mine!) It's fairly affordable, and the great thing about Clinique is the bonuses! If you buy a certain dollar amount of their product, you get great free gifts!

2. bareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara.
sephora.com $18.00

I tried this mascara because I am a fan of the bareMinerals makeup, but honestly there is not much difference between this one and the Clinique one above. They both do a great job for everyday, but for high drama, I wouldn't recommend it!

3. benefit BADgal Lash Mascara
Sephora.com $19.00

This is a mascara that is for sure DRAMATIC! It does fatten up your lashes quite a bit. This is my everyday mascara right down, so I apply it very lightly, only on my top lashes. When I want a bolder look, I apply several coats, and also apply a coat to my bottom lashes. I feel like it smudged pretty easily, though, so if you have oily skin it might not be the best choice.


So let me give you a little head's up before I tell you about the next one. There is this new-ish type of product called tube mascara. You apply it on, and it basically shrink-wraps each lash as it dries, bonding to each one. It is supposed to be smudge, tear, and sweat-proof. It only comes off with water, and then each little tube comes off easily. It is supposed to be super lengthening, because you can keep building on the fibers that you apply to your lashes.

I had decided to try some of this new mascara when I got a gift card to my favorite beauty store, Sephora. I was sad when I found out my local store doesn't carry any because it is a small location, so I found out about a drugstore version and decided to try it out. Here is my review!

4.L'Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes
target.com
$8.99
Wow, they were right! This stuff really doesn't move! I decided to test it every way possible, to see if it really could take it.
Sunday 8am: applied
Sunday 10am: cried a little watching my kiddos in their annual program at church. mascara stil there!
Sunday 3pm: nap time. i sleep on my face. wake up. still there.
Sunday 10pm: go to bed, decide to see how it looks in the morning, so i don't wash it off.
Monday 7am: wake up...still on!
Monday 10am-go to my workout class where I sweat SOOOO much...mascara stays put. incredible.
Monday 11:30am-finally wash it off! tubes slide off easily. no black rings left under my eyes. realize that i really do have dark cirles, not just mascara smudges. must do something about that.

For the price and convenience, I would definitely recommend #4. I did find it to be a little dramatic for every day, so I am sticking with one of the other ones, but when date night comes around, I will be wearing a tubing mascara!

What is your favorite mascara?

Who says middle-aged women can't have long hair?

I just saw this on Yahoo and I'm just going to copy the article here for you all to read. I actually think about this alot ! I'm so glad other people have the same question :)

Why is there always a debate surrounding long hair? Writer Dominique Browning, 55, wrote a piece for the New York Times today about how she loves having long hair, but everyone in her life seems to have a problem with it: "My mother hates it. My sister worries about it. My agent thinks I’m hiding behind it. A concerned friend suggests that it undermines my professional credibility. But in the middle of my life, I’m happy with it," Browning writes. And we can see where she's coming from!

When you're a young woman, a long, lustrous mane is often hair priority number one. Bouncing long hair is the most popular style for younger celebrities, it's favored by both designers and stylists, and, from what the many magazine surveys tell us, most men love it best. Ladies under 40 will go to great lengths (heh. pun intended) to get the look—even shelling out hundreds or thousands of dollars for hair extensions. But the cultural acceptability of long hair comes to a screeching halt by the time you're middle-aged. Then society says it's time to fall in line, cut it all off, and, for many women, opt for a short, boring, de-sexualized "mom" haircut, one that's not particularly stylish, but—what the hey!—it's easy to maintain. The prevailing wisdom seems to be: Young women with long hair are sexy, but old women with long hair look witchy and somehow unkempt. Cripes.

[Hairstyles: How to find the best look for your face shape]

[Photos: Favorite celeb hairstyles]

This way of thinking seems unfair to us. We believe many, many older women look great with long hair, which can be flattering on a variety of different face shapes and hair types, and can even make you look younger. And as many of us with long hair can attest, it's often actually easier to deal with than shorter styles—you can go longer between trims, it doesn't require much styling to look great, and you can gather it into a quick bun or ponytail to get it out of your face.

But we also have nothing against short hair. Short hair looks awesome on tons of women. So does shoulder-length hair, for that matter. But the bottom line is this: Women should be able to wear their hair any way they want, no matter what their age.

To prove it, we rounded up an array of amazing-looking, over-45 celebs--who rock long hair in a gorgeous, sexy way.

Do you think women should cut their long hair when they get to a certain age?
And here are a few beautiful middle aged woman with long locks :)

Iman, 55

Demi Moore, 47

Christie Brinkley, 56

What Would You Do ?

Would you ever get a Boob Job ?

Would you ever get a Tummy Tuck ?

Would you ever get LipoSuction ?

Would you ever get Botox ?

Would you ever get a Face Lift ?

Would you ever have Zerona done ?

Would you ever have Laser Hair Removal ?

Just curious if any of you would seriously consider a cosmetic procedure. I know we all joke and say we would do this or that but really if someone handed you the money right now to get one of these done would you really do it ?


For those of you who haven't heard about Zerona,
below is information on a new way to reduce fat by laser.
http://my-zerona.com/

Why Zerona?

• ZERONA is a new and proven slimming procedure designed to
  reduce fat and contour the body without invasive surgery.
• ZERONA is six quick and painless treatments. You simply lie under the
• ZERONA slimming device for 20 minutes on your front and 20 minutes on your back.
• And unlike minimally-invasive procedures or traditional liposuction, ZERONA allows you to continue your daily activities without interruption.

How the ZERONA Low-Level Laser System Works?

The Science behind Zerona

ZERONA works by using a patented and clinically proven low-level laser technology. This laser emulsifies the adipose tissue which is then released into the interstitial space. The excess fat is passed through the body during its normal course of detoxification.

The ZERONA procedure was proven through a double-blind, randomized, multi-site, and placebo-controlled study in which patients, on average, lost 3.64 inches from their waist, hips, nd thighs. This result is dramatic compared to the placebo group, which only lost an average of half an inch.

The remarkable images above demonstrate the low-level laser’s
ability to emulsify adipose tissue. The pictures highlight the collapse
of the rigid adipose cell, and secretion of triglycerides and fatty
acid from the cell.

Facial Cleansing Cloths

I have been sort of interested in using facial wipes lately instead of having to go to the trouble of washing my face at night. There are many varieties available, and I was going camping this weekend and wanted to try some out. I picked up these for about $5.50 at the drugstore:

After using them this weekend, I determined they are not much different than these:

They left my face feeling sticky, and were really smooth, so there was no exfoliation at all, which leads me to to conclusion that I might as well go back to what I was using....baby wipes! A whole lot cheaper with better cleaning!
♥Sarah♥

Another Great Polish Find

I just discovered a polish called Zoya. They have super hot colors and lots of them ! I recommend you checking them out if you haven't heard of them.




I just got this color called Charisma !$7
Zoya Nail Polish in Charisma can be best described as: Ultra bright neon fluorescent magenta/red-toned purple cream. This neon shade dries matte, but also can be worn with topcoat for a glossy finish.





Check out this fun set for summer ! Its called La-Di-Da
This is a sample pack $36
Zoya Nail Polish: La-di-da Collection is big, beautiful nail color! Six hot off the runway, ready-to-wear creams from Zoya.

To find many more great shades check out there website at www.zoya.com

Eyes Lips Face

I discovered e.l.f. makeup a few years back. You can't beat their prices, they are cheap ! They have stuff for your eyes, lips, face, nails, brushes and tools. If you're looking for a one time eye shadow color for a certain outfit this is the place to go ! You can get a duo eye shadow for a buck $$$$ !



Check it out..... they are great products for a small price. They're now available in some stores and of course online.
www.eyeslipsface.com

Tool Box

Even girls need there own tool boxes : ) For makeup of course ! This Metro Train Case from Sephora is one of the best I've seen out there ! It holds lots of makeup has adjustable trays and a pretty big compartment on the bottom to store other stuff like creams etc. Its also easy to travel with. If your looking for a great way to store all those beauty essentials this is it !

Oh and not to mention its really cute !

You can find yours at Sephora for $110
www.sephora.com

Smoothie Kisses

Another great find at Sephora are these Smoothie Kisses Lip Glosses by Clinique. The set comes with four super fun colors for Summer, Nudetritrous, Pink Me Up, Goodness Grapecious, and Mango-thon. These Lip Smoothies are moisture-rich in Vitamin C. It also comes with a pink floral bag to store your glosses. Just another fun summer essential !
Smoothie Kisses $46
www.sephora.com

Mac Eye Shadow

I've used alot of eye shadows over the years, one of my favorites is Mac Eye Shadow. It applies evenly and blends well. Most important it stays on all day ! They have some really great bright colors that I love ! Aquadisiac is one of my favorites right now ! I also love Vibrant Grape. Next time you need some eye shadow check out Mac. At just $14.50 you can't go wrong !

Clinique All About Eyes Serum Review

I wrote a couple weeks ago about Cliniques All About Eyes Serum and wanted to give feed back about the product. I love it and give it a full 5 stars ***** ! It goes on very easy and cools under your eyes. My skin feels tighter and I think I have less bags under my eyes. I use it morning and night, its light enough to wear under makeup. I highly recommend this product you wont be disappointed !

Color !

I love Essie nail polish ! They have some super fun colors for spring and summer ! If you want a great hot pink color try Punchy Pink, its great ! They also have some great nude colors too ! Essie polish does not contain any Formaldehyde, DBP or Toluene, which is great !

Check them out !

www.essie.com

Hard As Nails

Sally Hansen has some really great products ! One that I'm particularly in love with right now is there Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color. I had my nails done and it stayed on for 5 days without chipping ! That's amazing considering all the things I do during the day ! They have 30 fabulous colors. Try some you'll love it !

Beauty Pick Of The Week

Clinique has always been a favorite of mine. I've been using there products
since I was about 15. I think they have great products at great prices.
A new product of theres that I have yet to try is the All About Eyes Serum
De-Puffing Eye Massage. I have read great reviews about it and am going to
get some of my own to try it.
Here is the product description:


NEW All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage

This instantly cooling serum helps massage away bags, refreshes and hydrates puffy eyes on contact. Brightens eye area immediately and over time. Combats dark circles, too. With caffeine, potent antioxidants and soothing botanicals. Oil-free, non-irritating. Ophthalmologist Tested.

After reading the reviews on the Clinique website most everybody had good things
to say about it.

After I try it I will let you know how great it is !

Stay Beautiful !

We are all beautiful ! Who ever you are your beautiful, know it and believe it ! I love beauty products to enhances the beautiful features we have all been given. As I post things to help you stay beautiful, know they are to help enhance your beautiful features and to help you feel your best all the time ! Its important to take care of ourselves as we get older. Here are 4 tips that will help you look your youngest !

• Drink water ! This is so important ! Drink 8oz of water every day, it will keep your skin moist and looking its youngest !
• Moisturize- put lotion on when you get out of the shower. Doing this as soon as you get out of the shower helps lock in the moisture in your skin.
• Wear SPF-Even if the suns not out make sure to put on some SPF. (UV Rays are still out there even when the suns not) As we all know the sun ages you very fast ! Stay out of those tanning beds there bad for you. Go for a spray tan if you must be tan !
• Get some sleep- You know you love it ! So try to get more of it ! You need to get sleep to rejuvenate your body. Dr. Oz says a lack of sleep will strip years off your life. So if your reading this and its late, go to bed !